London True Crime: Greenacre's Gruesome Jigsaw

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London True Crime: Greenacre's Gruesome Jigsaw

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Күн бұрын

In the freezing cold winter of late 1836 and early 1837, a woman's torso, head and legs were discovered on the Regent's Canal at Paddington and Mile End, and on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. The disembodied parts belonged to Hannah Brown, who had been due to marry James Greenacre.
The gruesome tale which came to light ended up becoming one of 19th century London's most notorious murder cases...
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@MrJohn768 2 ай бұрын

That was a brilliant presentation !! A young friend dropped in and he put it to play on my TV...superb...better than anything I have watched on TV lately 👍 👍 It really showed your cartoons off ...they are so good. Thank you ❤

@Robslondon 2 ай бұрын

That means so much to me MrJohn! Many thanks indeed 😄

@simontierney6992 2 жыл бұрын

Rob...absolutely love the use of the Thames Television Theme. Keep up the good videos. :)

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Simon; thanks for your support :-) Stay well.

@butchknapman3939 2 жыл бұрын

Found this channel recently, so working backwards to get up to date I have come upon this tale, what a mix Pubs Trains and true crime

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Butch; you’re a true friend of the channel 😊 Stay well and thanks again for your support.

@johnsharp8632 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video Rob, extremely well researched and with excellent period illustrations. Considering that this horrific tale took place in the 1830s, it is surprising how quickly the police of the time resolved this case. What a revolting person James Greenacre was and it is good that he got his just deserts. Is it known whether the little boy was transported with his mother, after all he had committed no crime? Not sure that I would have wanted to eat a Greenacre pie! Is the Cato Street conspiracy on your agenda Rob? it would make a great video in your hands.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John! I would love to do a video on the Cato Street Conspiracy, but unfortunately the ‘true crime’ videos don’t seem to do as well on the channel…

@zero_bs_tolerance8646 13 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@markhylton7278 3 жыл бұрын

Well done bring the gruesome murder very good story could you bring more of London secret or hidden murders that people didn't know in the past specially like 17th 18th and 19th century please and thank you also any London East London murders because I live in East London for 28 years

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Mark. I am planning on more true crime at some point so please stay tuned! Thanks again, and stay well.

@stephanbennett2242 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this one. Love the use of the maps and pictures.. 💖

@Robslondon 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Stephan; much appreciated!

@stuartelder127 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant watch. Really interesting video with a fantastic mix of photographs and original sketches alongside fab illustrations. Keep it up!

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Many thanks :-)

@fuzzyfreckle1341 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is amazing ☘️💚🇮🇪

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

@@fuzzyfreckle1341 You'll make me blush!

@fuzzyfreckle1341 3 жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon 😂 I don't mean to make you blush, it's just the Cork charm 💚 you truly are keeping me interested and I still have two more to watch now I think. Thank you Rob, fantasic work, as always. You put so much time and effort into each video and I'm learning so much about London💚🇮🇪☘️

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

@@fuzzyfreckle1341 Thank you! :-D

@roberttaylor6295 4 ай бұрын

Well that was a change from the norm, but nonetheless gruesomely enjoyable. Still work my way through you catalogue, Rob and learing much along the way! Thank you! Rob

@Robslondon 4 ай бұрын

Ha ha! Cheers Rob!

@barrywa39 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, a brilliant video. So interesting, and the way you put things across, keeps me glued till the end.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

That's so kind, thank you! Really appreciate you watching these older videos ;-) Stay well Barry.

@fuzzyfreckle1341 3 жыл бұрын

I can see the headlines: "Grubby Greenacre-The Grizzly Gruesome Grocer". Poor Hannah Brown, what a horrific death😥. Thankfully the case was solved. I wonder did Greenacre murder his other wives, thus, making him a Serial Killer. If he did 🤔 As for The Greenacre Tart-PICKLES, LEG of meat and HEAD of lettuce. For flattening out the pastry a ROLLING PIN is required. Got to feed the masses, 20,000 people who came to watch his execution😱 Fascinating video, as always. Looking forward to the next video Rob 💚🇮🇪

@wannawinabear 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob. I really do enjoy your videos. I was watching an old video of London docks and one of the old dockers mentioned greenacre as a slang phrase that they used for a spilt load. It's been greenacred meaning it's been spread about.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much; appreciate you watching my older videos 😊 Stay well

@davidw1518 3 жыл бұрын

What impressive, extensive research! Indeed, a very impressive presentation - you deserve a lot more than 366 views!

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much David.

@allisonday893 2 жыл бұрын

4.3k views now! 😊

@yvonneemmert9185 2 жыл бұрын

Eees got more than that now! Lol!

@TrineDaely 2 жыл бұрын

Almost 5800 now. Really surprised I haven't hit this story on any of the true crime channels yet, though I do vaguely recall reading about it years ago.

@hysterikole1 Ай бұрын

The most shocking thing about this was Greenacre's plan to go to Hudson Bay, especially in the 1830s. I'd hardly be willing to live there in 2024.

@Robslondon Ай бұрын

Ha ha!

@Tani4578 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I found you only now! I´m a big Fan from London and a History Freak too! Thank you so much for your Videos!!! Absolutly my world!!! GREAT WORK!!!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tanja! Appreciate the kind words; it's great to have you here! Stay well :-)

@croths 3 жыл бұрын

I've just discovered you, this is an amazing and very informative video, thank you so much. I will definitely be looking at more of your work. Used to live and work in London, I look forward to more London's seedier side.

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Maureen; thank you so much your kind words and support, that means a great deal to me. Many thanks too for subscribing! Stay well :-)

@fuzzyfreckle1341 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he's fantasic and puts so much work into his videos. ☘️🇮🇪💚

@dougknight1720 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob. As well researched and interesting as usual… keep Up the good work.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Doug ;-)

@richardsingh5827 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I never knew about this

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard.

@michaelwilliams3232 2 жыл бұрын

While working on the riverside during the 70s/80s cargo would sometimes fall from pallets, forming into heaps known as a 'greenacre.'

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I discovered that after making this video. Didn't know the term was in use for that long though! Cheers Michael.

@markshrimpton3138 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, this is another well researched and informative upload. It would be interesting to know whether Sarah Gale and her wee boy survived transportation and what might ultimately have become of them. Thank you as always.

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Mark, really appreciate it. Yes, I agree- I tried to find out their fate but had no luck unfortunately. Stay well mate

@bobj3251 3 жыл бұрын

A riveting tale well told thanks can't wait for the next one

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@samsum3738 2 жыл бұрын

He was already quite a wealthy man , but he threw it all away along with his poor victim .

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Yep.... :-(

@suhaanig 6 ай бұрын

Hello, I was wondering what was the source of your research. The video is very well done!

@Robslondon 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have access to old newspaper archives which are a huge help

@suhaanig 6 ай бұрын

@@Robslondon If possible, could you please share the links to the archives as it would be very helpful for my school project regarding this case

@je6874 2 жыл бұрын

The intro reminds me of one of those old 50s documentaries about London presented by a smart presenter speaking a personable version of Queen’s English.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say, thank you! I do put my best voice on for narration 😉

@iangriffiths9840 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I look forward to following your channel. Do you know what happened to the child? Was it transported with the mother?

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian. That’s a really good question and one which I tried to find the answer for when making this video, but unfortunately I was unable to. Not sure if the child was transported or considered an ‘orphan’. If anyone can help I’d be very grateful.

@madshyguy1348 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see you reach 100k subs bro, love from uk

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :-) That's the dream! Stay well and thanks for your support.

@fuzzyfreckle1341 3 жыл бұрын

Hello again, thanks so much for this video, I'm a True Crime addict 💚I was ill so didn't know til just now you had posted this video. I'll keep supporting you here from Co Cork ☘️🇮🇪 Think I was one of your first subs 😎☘️🇮🇪

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Fuzzy Freckle :-) Your support means a lot to me, especially as I'm trying to get this channel going. Stay well.

@fuzzyfreckle1341 3 жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon You have amazing content and put in so much work. I'm confident your Channel will keep growing. I find your videos so interesting and a great and welcome distraction from such a harsh lockdown.

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

@@fuzzyfreckle1341 Thank you Fuzzy Freckle, I do hope so :-) In case you haven't seen it, I've got a website too: www.robslondon.com you'll find more history and trivia there whilst you're waiting for my next video!

@fuzzyfreckle1341 3 жыл бұрын

@@Robslondon Thanks for that Rob, will check out your website. You truly are a tonic, and also love the fact your grandfather was a Cork man. I'll have a mug of scald, Barry's of course while having a gander at your website. 💚🇮🇪☘️

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

@@fuzzyfreckle1341 :-)

@waynedexter3446 3 жыл бұрын

A warning to us all! We can be tempted by all sorts of desires and plans. Thank goodness for conscience!

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! ;-)

@craigfalconer8699 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Good music choices, also.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Craig.

@andyeveritt9003 2 жыл бұрын

great video rob you would think in 1830 no camera s and basic policing if he had took more care at least waiting down poor Hannahs head he would have got away with murder and onward to to a new life in Canada . thanks again Rob and all the best

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy- and yes, I agree how easy it would’ve been for him to get away with it! Stay well 😉

@michaelwhite8031 2 жыл бұрын

A horrific but interesting tale.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael

@_Yattus 2 жыл бұрын

This kind of dedication to making videos will be rewarded soon enough, 100k subs is in sight :D

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Yattus; thank you. Cheers and stay well.

@damedavidfrith55 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the sound affects nice vlog

@Robslondon 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks David!

@Mattriver7 2 жыл бұрын

Rob! Fascinating and the production was most excellent too. I think a Greenacre tart was probably something sweet, I'm not sure meat pies would have down well after such as grisly, and somewhat 'meaty' ( sorry) murder. Well done, you deserve another 100,000 subs at least.

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Matt :-) Much appreciated; stay well.

@kendn01 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if Alfred Hitchcock had this story in mind when he made Rear Window - where a man murders his wife, chops her up and throws her body parts in the East River. All except the head, of course, which he puts in a hat box and buries in a flower bed!!!!

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

Ah... very good point!

@yvonneemmert9185 2 жыл бұрын

Criminal minds used that story line in one of the episodes

@bobnewmanknott3433 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy you videos on both channels and l know the amount of work that must go into producing each one but surly night clothes rather than bed clothes or am I just being pedantic ? Regards

@Robslondon Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Cheers Bob ;-) I'd say both of those terms are acceptable to be honest... been so long since I made this video though I haven't really thought about it! Cheers.

@MultiSirens 2 жыл бұрын

Green acre tarts hmm I do also wonder what was in them! Lol

@Robslondon 2 жыл бұрын

😬

@yvonneemmert9185 2 жыл бұрын

I gotta say it: Headcheese! Lol!

@simonsmith1139 4 ай бұрын

Bring on GORT...

@Robslondon 4 ай бұрын

GORT?...

@gillbaldwin712 4 ай бұрын

Greenacre tarts pissibly a jam tart. These were common and were given temporary names for recent events. Or maybe they were cooked cheesecake the cheese being made with soured milk strained and mixed with sugar and sometimes dried fruit these also were given names to celebrate Saints days etc

@Robslondon 4 ай бұрын

Interesting, thank you